The Taste of Tea (2004)

Name: The Taste of Tea
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
Released: 2004
Duration: 143 min
Rating: 7.5
Cast: Maya Suzuno, Takahiro Sato, Tadanobu Asano, Satomi Tezuka, Tatsuya Gashûin

2h 23m Japan

Comedy Drama Fantasy

Plot

Set against the serene backdrop of Tochigi prefecture, the lives of a quirky family unfold. Yoshiko diverges from the typical housewife role, immersing herself in an animated film project. Uncle Ayano returns from Tokyo, seeking clarity amid his chaotic life as a music producer. Meanwhile, young Sachiko grapples with the bizarre presence of a gigantic version of herself. As the story meanders through leisurely days, each family member's journey emerges through a collection of whimsical vignettes, exploring personal struggles and surreal experiences that intertwine their lives.

Cast

Maya Suzuno Takahiro Sato Tadanobu Asano Satomi Tezuka Tatsuya Gashûin Tomokazu Miura Anna Tsuchiya Tomoko Nakajima Ikki Todoroki Kirin Kiki Kaiji Moriyama Ryo Kase Kenji Mizuhashi Hideaki Anno Yoshinori Okada